Steel Squadron Tests Howitzer

Lt. Col. Lynn Downie, commander of the Fires Squadron, left, and Col. John B. Richardson, commander of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, look on as soldiers of the squadron prepare to fire the M777 Howitzer artillery weapon after getting the order during a live-fire exercise for the Fires Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment on Friday, Dec. 7 Fort Hood's training area 31.